VQ Scan
A VQ scan, or ventilation-perfusion scan, is a nuclear medicine imaging test that helps doctors evaluate how well air and blood are flowing through your lungs. If you see a…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Lung Biopsy
A lung biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of lung tissue for examination under a microscope. This diagnostic procedure helps doctors identify abnormalities, infections, or…
Kerley B Lines
Kerley B lines are specific radiographic findings visible on chest X-rays that represent thickened interlobular septa in the lungs. These short horizontal lines appear primarily at the lung periphery and…
Intussusception Ultrasound
Intussusception is a condition where one part of the intestine slides into another, causing a blockage. It is most commonly seen in infants and young children. Ultrasound is the preferred…
Mural Thrombus
A mural thrombus is a blood clot that forms and attaches to the inner wall of a blood vessel or heart chamber. When radiologists identify this finding on imaging studies,…
Adrenal Mass
An “adrenal mass” identified on a radiology report refers to a growth located on one of the adrenal glands, which are positioned above the kidneys. These masses are commonly detected…
Lesser Sac
The lesser sac (omental bursa) is an anatomical space within the abdomen mentioned on radiology reports. This recess is located behind the stomach and in front of the pancreas. This…
Dobhoff Tube
A Dobhoff tube is a special type of feeding tube that is used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot eat normally. This tube will be described in radiology reports….
Pyloric Sphincter
The pyloric sphincter is a ring-shaped muscle located at the junction between the stomach and duodenum. On radiology reports, references to the pyloric sphincter indicate examination of this anatomical structure…
Esophageal Obstruction
Esophageal obstruction refers to a blockage in the esophagus that prevents the normal passage of food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. This finding on a radiology report…
Aortitis
Aortitis refers to inflammation of the aorta identified on imaging studies. This finding on a radiology report indicates abnormal changes to the wall of the body’s main artery. Radiologists diagnose…
Penetrating Aortic Ulcer
A penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque erodes through the inner lining of the aorta, creating a small ulceration that can penetrate into deeper layers of the…